Head Intellistring is a hybrid set in Head's line of "Power" strings, so it's intended to be on the lively side and was original equipment in several of the Intelligence series racquets. I carry this one by request.

$25

Yonex BG-85 is an ultra thin high performance synthetic badminton string that incorporates Vectran fibers for high repulsion power. More powerful smashes and better tension maintenance. 0.67mm. In white.

$25

Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour. I am carrying both 16 and 17 ga. I was stringing at a Challenger Event last summer and this string was being used by so many players I decided to start carrying it. It's softer than the original Pro Hurricane, but it's definitely still a poly.

$26

Gamma Live Wire 16 has been around for several years, but until now I chose not to carry it. It's a lively multifilament that is easy on the arm and I expect it to fill the void left by the now discontinued tennis elbow string, Gamma RX.

$26

Gamma Prodigy 16 is a lively offering from the folks at Gamma featuring what they call coaxial construction in addition to their patented gamma irradiation process. The design is intended to provide the best of both worlds: the playability of a multifilament and the tension maintenance of a solid core string. Only in 16 gauge.

$27

Kirschbaum Pro Line No. II. This is the latest from the folks at Kirschbaum, a co-poly in a bright red color. Big improvement in comfort and tension maintenance, but still a poly. In both 17 and 18 gauge.

$27

Luxilon Big Banger Original. In recent years Luxilon has become the string of choice for touring professionals. If you are a hard hitting, string busting, world beating cyclone of a tennis player, this may be one you should look at. This is a 16 gauge polyester.

$27

Prince Premiere w/Softflex. Prince's entry into the already crowded multifilament category. It's in the same vein as Wilson NXT, Tecnifibre NRG and Babolat Xcel Premium. Good choice if you are looking for a softer string to tone down an overly stiff racquet perhaps.

$27

Signum Pro Hyperion 1.24. Another of the new Black Line strings from Signum, this is a polyester string that's designed to be more arm friendly.

$27

Tecnifibre NRG. French made multifilament. Available in both 16 and 17 gauge. One of the best synthetics out there. If you want performance, definitely worth a try.

$27

Gamma Live Wire XP is similar in construction to the original Live Wire but with the addition of Zyex fibers the playability is crisper and the string is also more durable. In 16 and 17 gauge.

$28

Tecnifibre 505 HPR 17 Racquetball. Hi performance string for players seeking the ultimate in power and comfort.

$28

Big Banger Alu Power gets it's name from the addition of aluminum fibers during the extrusion process. It is a little thinner than Big Banger Original. Luxilon says it's a 16L. Whatever. This is probably the most popular string on the pro tour today. Is it right for you? Well, polyester strings are somewhat dead and lacking in feel. If you like to pummel the ball and your arm can take it, you might want to give it a shot.

$29

Same as Luxilon Alu Power but with added texture. Roger Federer uses this one in a hybrid set with natural gut main strings, in what I would call a "reverse" hybrid. The idea is to mute the power of the gut without having to use ultra high tensions that would shrink the size of the sweetspot.

$29

Babolat Xcel replaces what was previously called Xcel Premium. In this updated version Babolat uses a new bonding agent that is intended to maintain the soft feel of the original while improving durability. One of the softest strings out there, so not a bad choice for sore arms. I am carrying this string in both 16 and 17 gauges.

$30

Prince Recoil 16. Do you hate it when your strings move around? This string may be the answer to your prayers. A special coating from the folks at Gore-Tex allows the strings to maintain alignment hit after hit improving the consistency of your shots. At a special introductory price of $30.

$30

Signum Pro Tornado 1.23. This heptagonally shaped polyester is one of Signum's new Black Line of strings. Designed to produce big spin.

$30

Tecnifibre X-One Biphase: I am carrying this in both 16 and 17 ga. Not quite as powerful as NRG but still comfort oriented. Holds tension pretty well for a coreless multifilament.

$30

Originally known as Wilson Sensation NXT but now simply as NXT, this is a high quality multifilament that is bonded with polyurethane. Personally, I think the original Sensation feels better, but the NXT lasts longer. I might be alone on that score. Have heard that NXT and Tecnifibre NRG come out of the same factory. Dunno. They ARE similar in playability. In both 16 and 17 gauges.

$30

Babolat RPM Blast. New co-poly from Babolat that is softer than their earlier offerings and octagonally shaped for more spin. Currently being used by Nadal, Roddick and Tsonga. Available in both 16 and 17 ga.

$32

Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power 1.23 Fluoro. With Fluoro, Luxilon has introduced a more comfortable (softer) version of the phenomenonally popular Alu Power.

$32

Wilson NXT Tour 16. I am carrying this string by request. This is the top of the line in the NXT series, a collection of synthetics that Wilson says play like natural gut.

$34

Wilson K-Gut Pro 16. High performance multifilament from the folks at Wilson. Power, control, comfort, durability all in one package.

$35

Babolat Tonic Plus is VS Touch and VS Team (natural gut) that has failed to meet Babolat's stringent quality standards for gauge and cosmetic appearance. An especially good choice if you are looking to hybridize with a polyester.

$45

Bow Brand Professional 16. A fine natural gut manufactured in Great Britain. A touch more lively than Babolat.

$47

VS Touch 16 is Babolat's best natural gut and arguably the finest gut available on the planet. With the U.S. dollar getting clobbered by the Euro the price of this French made string has been moving up recently and I regrettably have had to follow suit.

$56